Linguine pasta with shrimps and fresh herbs
4 servings
25 minutes
Linguini pasta with shrimp and fresh herbs is a true masterpiece of Italian cuisine, combining the delicate taste of seafood with the aroma of fresh herbs. The al dente linguini is infused with a sauce made from sautéed shrimp, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and lemon juice, creating a perfect balance of freshness and richness. Basil and parsley add a summery lightness to the dish, while black pepper and olive oil enhance the depth of flavor. This recipe comes from sunny Italy, where simplicity meets sophistication. The pasta is perfect for a cozy dinner, a romantic date, or a festive table where each bite brings pleasure and awakens a passion for authentic Mediterranean taste.
1
Add pasta to boiling salted water and cook it to al dente (the pasta is cooked but still firm, as it hasn't overcooked).
- Linguine Pasta: 400 g
- Salt: to taste
2
While the pasta is cooking, pour oil into the pan and heat it over medium heat. Add finely chopped garlic to the pan, stir quickly, and add peeled shrimp with tails. Sauté over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Peeled king prawns: 16 pieces
3
Lower the heat, add halved cherry tomatoes to the pan, and cook for another minute. Then remove the pan from the heat.
- Cherry tomatoes: 250 g
4
Drain the water from the pot where the linguine was cooked, and add sautéed shrimp with cherry tomatoes, finely chopped basil, parsley, and squeezed lemon juice to the pasta. Mix and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the pasta to absorb the sauce.
- Linguine Pasta: 400 g
- Peeled king prawns: 16 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes: 250 g
- Basil leaves: 1 bunch
- Parsley: 1 bunch
- Lemon: 1 piece